The distance between Zug and Thun is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zug to Thun by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Thun.
Take the bus to Luthern and then to Thun.
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There are several options for getting from Zug to Thun by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 10 ($10) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 22 ($22).
The distance between Zug and Thun is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Zug and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zug to Thun is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Zug and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zug and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zug to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Zug and Thun. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zug and Thun. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zug to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luthern. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Bartolini Turismo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zug and Thun. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zug to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Thun. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Thun is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Thun. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zug and Thun. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zug to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | CHF 95($95) | hourly | 175km (109 miles) |
Bus | 2h 10m | CHF 10($10) | twice a week | 132km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | CHF 22($22) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
Bartolini Turismo
STI Bus AG
Zentralbahn
The following major airports near Thun offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.